The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-10


air. and much like farmer he looked.
He proceeded to Timmy's house and,
stepping upon the porch, knocked at the
door.
1t was far past daylight and the family
was astir. Jimmy opened the door and in
vited the stranger to enter.
Dobbs had been there several times before.
but each time in such different disguises that
Jimmy never recognized him. Sir Arthur
had not told him that Dobbs was detec-
tive lest he should, in an unguarded moment,
disclose something to Mag, and he feared her
more than any one else.
Mag had never seemed to mind Nora's alb
sence, and the young Englishman thought
he noticed look of exultation as day after
day passed away without her daughters re-
turn.
The stranger asked for ''NIr Beaconsfeld''
no one in the locality knew as yet Sir
Arthur's rank-and was ushered into his
room.
The young man had just thrown himself
on the bed and was trying to snatch a few
moments rest; he was still weak from his
recent illness, and his anxiety and grief for
the loss Of his betrothed had robbed him of
his needful rest.
AS the detective entered the young man
sprang from the bed and, rushing to Dobbs,
grasped bis hand and looking into his face
with eagerneSSeXclaimed:
what news, my friendp'
''Sit down, young man, sit down ~ replied
the man, coolly; eff you are not careful you
will make yourself i'll again, and then we
will be further off the track than ever"
Sir Arthur seated himself and the detec-
tive beside him.
'Well, sir" said Dobbs, 81 am happy to
say l have news and good news, too, but be-
fore tell you want you to calm down a
little"
Dobbs took from his pocket flask, and
pouring out a small quantity Of liquor hand
ed it to Sir Arthur.
"Here, young man, drink this to calm your
nerves littlep
Sir Arthur acquiesed and drank 1t, and
as soon as Dobbs saw he was sufficiently cool
to hear the joyful news related his adven-
lures and discoveries.
Some of Dobbs' doings at Barney's Sir
Arthur already knew, so the detective told
him of the adventures of the evening pre-
vious and how he had discovered Nora.
Now, sir, we have plan for tonight,
and you must make some excuse to the old
woman and be ready" said Dobbs.
Never fear, will have all prepared, " re-
piled Sir Arthur
But not a word to the old man, remem-
ber!-he might blurt out something before
the old woman, and she is the one am most
afraid Of"
Il am as much afraid of her as you are,
and for that reason have said nothing re-
piled young Beaconsfeld.
my other half"-as Dobbs often called
his twin brother-''is working at Barney's;
he has managed to intercept "a letter sent
him from the borders, and through it he has
discovered the name of an accomplice. This
accomplice has been quietly arrested, and
has not only confessed that Barney and Du-
vance are smuggiers, but have also been inn
phcated in several MURDERS and the fellow
has offered to turn States evidence to save
his own neck. Good, isn't itg' exclaimed
Dobbs, rubbing his hands with glee.
Yes, the prospects look brighter But to
think of my darling being in such hands as
thatm exclaimed Sir Arthur, sofrowfully.
We'll, sir, its an i'll wind that blows no
good and this will be the means of clean
ing the United States of as great a band of
rascals as ever lived, F." replied Dobbs.
What do we propose to do" asked Sir
Arthur.
''By this time my brother has secured all
DuVanee's effects and tonight part OF a
company of officers that l have had secretly
brought from Albany will go quietly to
hOg .. me QUIET HAIL VIII move OOHdfu
the hut in the woods. Duvanee goes there
about midnight, and we will go a round
about way so as to take him by surprise |
want you to be in readiness by the road with
carriage for the young lady while we Sc
cure the Frenchnan.n
Sir Arthur nodded assent.
"Barneys will be most difficult" resumed
Dobbs; 81 think he will show fight, but /
VIII be there in time to give Duvanee enough
10 send him home too tired to keep awake,
and my brother will have the officers in the
oarroom in citizens dress-the rest will be
comparatively little trouble"
Admirably arranged!n exclaimed the
young man, who already in imagination had
Nora clasped in loving embrace once more.
u wish | could get some word to Nora"
The detective thought moment and ex-
claimed:
80 you can"
"How2n
Write her a note and give it to me and l
for thatin
'Dobbs, you are the best friend l ever
mad y exclaimed Sir Arthur, joyfully.
Dir Arthur wrote a few lines, as we have
seen before, and handed the note to Dobbs,
ana giving him some gold, shook him heart
ny Dty the hand, praying him TO do all he
could TO restore his beloved one to him once
more
MS the detective promised to do, and
eoncealing the note left.
mag looked somewhat suspiciously as the
man neh lett the house, but he looked so much
IKE an honest farmer that she merely mold
VI ana thought nothing Of the early visitor